ION Ballistic Socks 6/5 Internal Split 2023

The ION Ballistic Socks 6/5 Internal Split 2023 are 6/5 neoprene socks with an internal big-toe split, designed for the harshest conditions. From ION's premium footwear line, they have Max_Flex on the outside and Plasma_Plush 2.0 on the inside for maximum warmth and protection, an aramid sole, and they go on and come off easily even with freezing hands.

Who it's for

• Anyone riding in the depths of winter or in very cold water.
• Riders who don't want to give up board feel even when it's very cold.

Features

• Plasma_Plush 2.0: premium high-pile lining that traps air to insulate against the cold and gives optimal stretch; its vertical channel structure wicks away moisture so it's dry after the break between sessions.
• Internal_Split: internal big-toe split that improves board feel.
• Max_Flex: ION's stretchiest outer lining; it also doesn't absorb water, but spreads it through small channels so it evaporates and dries faster.
• Glued and blind-stitched seams: first glued and then stitched with a curved needle halfway through the neoprene, so water doesn't get in.
• Composition: 80 % neoprene, 20 % polyamide.

Colour

Colour 900 black.

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Which size to choose

Official ION size chart. Measure your foot from the heel to the tip of your longest toe; the bootie should fit snugly, with no slack at the toe, so you don't lose feel or let water in. Check the selector for the sizes available in store.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Round Toe, Internal Split and External Split?

Round Toe has a rounded toe box, with all the toes together. Internal Split separates the big toe on the inside while keeping the round shape on the outside. External Split separates the big toe on the outside too, like split-toe footwear.

What conditions are they for?

They're the thickest in the Ballistic line (6/5 mm): ION presents them for the harshest conditions.